Justice - Seeking it; Giving it

"The Sermon on the Mount indicates that when we are on a mission for Jesus Christ, there is no time to stand up for ourselves. Jesus says, in effect, “Don’t worry about whether or not you are being treated justly.” Looking for justice is actually a sign that we have been diverted from our devotion to Him. Never look for justice in this world, but never cease to give it." - Oswald Chambers

One of the hardest aspects of walking with Christ is the whole idea of giving up our rights. It is amazing how ingrained it is in us to think the we deserve something, whatever the situation. And perhaps in worldly, earthly terms we do. But in Christ's economy, all of the rights belong to the King. So what's "fair" or what's "just" take on new meanings and have higher, broader goals.On top of that, as we straddle the fence between this fallen world, with all of its short comings, and the coming new world, with all of its perfections, we must not get confused in our expectations. We must not expect perfect justice to be executed here. Strive for it? Yes. Grieve over its lack? Yes. Expect that it will fully and completely present itself? No.

As we operate by Jesus' upside-down, inside-out principles, we must remember we are swimming upstream. Everything in this present age is warring against what Christ has called us to believe and to do. Yet we must believe it and do it. Thus the difficulty. Yet Jesus has promised to be with us and Holy Spirit is with us. And both Jesus and the Holy Spirit are interceding for us right now. So we can believe the unbelievable gospel and live out the un-doable life of a disciple of Christ.

To God Alone be the Glory